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le blanc, United Kingdom
$40 USD per hour
🌟🌟🌟24-Hour Turnaround Time on all Editing/Proofreading Projects up to 5,000 words 🌟I AM AVAILABLE from 🕗8 a.m. - 🕗8 p.m. GMT, 7 days a week 🌟PROOFREADING & EDITING - Academic theses and dissertations, commercial text, eBooks, novels and any other English text. Track Changes is used with MS Word documents to clearly indicate any alterations made and to provide comments in the margin. 🌟 WRITING - From biographies and novels to effective Google-compliant SEO articles and website copy, engaging blog posts and eBooks, enticing product descriptions, etc. My 'REPEAT HIRE' rate is DOUBLE THE AVERAGE and some clients I have worked with for over ten years. Here's why: 🌟 100% ORIGINAL WRITING - Perfect UK or American English with no plagiarism and no use of AI 🌟 RELIABILITY & QUALITY - 100% on time and on budget, always delivered to a 5⭐ standard 🌟 PERSONAL SERVICE - I am the only person you will deal with and only I will be doing the work for you. 🌟 FIRST-CLASS COMMUNICATION - Because I don't work as part of a team, I can update you on the progress of your project any time you want to know. TRUST ME WITH YOUR PROJECT and you will quickly discover why I HAVE ONLY 5⭐ FEEDBACK for all projects I have worked on.

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Blagdon, United Kingdom
$50 USD per hour
My name is Mike, and I am a UK-based writer with extensive experience in delivering engaging, effective content and business insight. I offer a client-first service that puts your satisfaction first, providing 100% handwritten, high-quality content for SEO, business plans, grant proposals, articles and more. My adaptable writing solutions are tailored to reflect your business brand and values, speaking with your voice to deliver the audience engagement that helps you achieve your business goals. I cover the full range of content your business might need, including: • 📝 Article and Blog Writing • 🤝 Business Plan and Proposal Development • 📚 Complete Ghostwriting, Editing, Formatting, and Publishing Support • 💻 Content Creation, SEO Optimization, and Copywriting • 📑 CV/Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Profile Development • 📈 Grant Research and Proposal Writing • 🏪 Market Research and Analysis • 👨🏫 Pitch Deck Creation and Investment Proposal Development No matter the type of content required, I provide quality writing that achieves your targets, from ATS-friendly resumes to get you to the interview stage, or SEO articles that boost your brand visibility. I guarantee original, unique, handwritten content for every project, always providing the solution you need to meet your schedule, with your satisfaction my priority. Get in touch today and see how I can help you achieve the success you deserve.

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Kislingbury, Northampton, United Kingdom
$25 USD per hour
I am a professional writer, editor and proof-reader who is experienced in many genres. I regularly produce quality work in the following areas: Article Writing Journalism Editing - Fiction and Non-Fiction Web Copy SEO Proofreading I have been a writer for over 10, and can create 100% unique, SEO friendly articles and blog posts. I write journalistic articles, and I am also a published author. I can produce web copy for many genres of website and also write effective sales copy. My degree in English Literature and Philosophy has given me a solid background in both writing and creative thinking, so you can be assured of top quality work to a high standard by a native speaker of English.

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
$30 USD per hour
With over 10+ years of experience in SEO, Content writing and Social media marketing I bring a comprehensive skill set to the table to enhance your strategies and results. Here's how I can help: ✅Strategy: I offer prompt solutions and well-thought-out strategies to help you stand out from your competitors. ✅Keyword Research: I'll identify your target audience and business goals, finding relevant keywords and prioritizing those that align best with your content and website. ✅Competitor Analysis: I'll analyze your competitors' keywords, content, and backlinks to improve your SEO performance. ✅Content: Quality content is essential for SEO, as it matches user queries with your website, targets key terms, builds authority, enhances user experience, and shows search engines your activity. ✅On-Page SEO: I'll optimize individual web pages, improving title tags, meta descriptions, headers, content, layout, loading times, mobile-friendliness, alt tags, internal linking, and content quality. ✅Off-Page SEO: I'll focus on building backlinks from high-quality sites through guest posting, directories, profile backlinks, forum posting, and more. ✅Technical SEO: I'll handle technical aspects like setting up Google Analytics, fixing site bugs, configuring search consoles, and optimizing media. What we seek in a client: ● Open-mindedness and a relaxed attitude ● Integrity and relationship-building ● A focus on improvement with actions speaking louder than words ● Understanding of our scope and a desire for the best results ☎️ Contact me today to discuss how I can tailor my skills to meet your specific needs and goals. I would love to Interview and discuss new thoughts and strategies.

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Flitwick, United Kingdom
$40 USD per hour
Hello! If you are responding to a bid I have placed, then I look forward to working on your project. If you are simply browsing then here is some more information about me that might help you in your decision-making! I graduated from Cambridge University in English Literature. (I also studied French and Spanish literature as part of my degree and have received glowing reviews for my French/Spanish to English translations on this platform.) With regard to proofreading and editing, I trained with London's Publishing Training Centre's proofreading course (merit pass) and also took part in SfEP (Society for Editors and Proofreaders) further training and mentoring. I have only ever received five-star feedback because I make sure that my clients are completely satisfied. I 'go above and beyond' (see my reviews!) although I see that as part and parcel of being professional. More recently I set up an independent publishing company (Huge Jam) and can help with all aspects of digital, paperback and hardback publication, from developmental and structural editing to the formatting, design and publishing of interior and cover files. I work with HTML and xml on a daily basis and design and host author websites. My coding ability also proves invaluable when editing and designing ebooks as I can 'tweak' underlying coding to achieve the very best, custom layout.

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Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
$50 USD per hour
I am a creative writing graduate with 18 years of experience in copywriting, proofreading and editing. I have written and edited web content, blogs and social media posts for clients all over the world with a focus on SEO and driving more traffic to websites. I specialise in writing Vivid Visions for brands that turn a CEOs dream into a tangible piece of creative writing that can be used to guide business decisions, shape the future of their organisation and motivate team members. My comedy writing has featured on BBC TV and radio and I have also written content for several local radio stations in the US. I have worked for a variety of clients, including small business owners, academics and authors. I offer a bespoke proofreading and copy-editing service focusing on the needs of each client.

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Tintagel, United Kingdom
$40 USD per hour
My name is Danny and I’m a professional freelance writer and editor from the UK. I'm interested in working with you on your project, no matter how small, big, or impossible. I have over 10 years experience as a Blogger, Editor, Proofreader, Social Media Manager, Poet, Copywriter and reluctant Sandwich-Fetcher. I worked primarily for an Australian company for 7 years as Chief Marketing Officer and Blog Editor. I now work primarily as a freelance writer and a part-time Editor for the US-based 'Content Pros' team. Some of my most recent freelance commissions have included crafting the website content for all kinds of great products and services including; Recruitment agencies, new books from established authors, children’s letters from Santa, novelty adult cards and gifts, new technological solutions for disabled people, and more. I also write some pretty amazing notes for the milkman. I’d be very happy to send further details and samples of my work on request. Danny

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
$12 USD per hour
I am an IT freelancer with knowledge and experience in a number of key areas (graphic design, human-computer interaction, web design and management etc)

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bournemouth, United Kingdom
$25 USD per hour
Hi, I’m Savera Irshad, a creative storyteller who thinks in visuals as much as words. I believe every idea, whether it begins as a feeling, a sketch, or a bold business vision, deserves the right words and visuals to bring it to life. I help entrepreneurs, startups, brands, founders, and organizations transform their ideas into powerful narratives that win attention, inspire confidence, and drive action. From investment-ready business plans and compelling pitch decks to grant applications, tender proposals, contracts, and agreements, I craft content that speaks the language of decision-makers while telling the story behind the numbers. At the same time, I bring those stories to life visually through illustration, graphic design, and concept-driven storytelling that feels intentional, expressive, and human. With a background in research, strategy, content development, and visual communication, I blend clarity with creativity, making sure every project is not only professional and persuasive but also engaging and purposeful. I also work in curriculum development, helping structure ideas into clear, meaningful learning experiences that connect with their audience. Whether your goal is to secure funding, win a contract, strengthen business partnerships, or build a brand that truly resonates, I bring structure, creativity, and precision to every project. If you're looking for someone who listens deeply, understands your objectives, and can translate complex ideas into powerful business narratives and visuals, let's create something memorable together. Contact now.
A short story writer is a freelance fiction author who crafts concise narrative works, typically between 1,000 and 7,500 words, with a complete plot, developed characters, and a defined emotional arc. Hiring a short story writer gives you original fiction tailored to your audience, brand, or publication, whether you need literary pieces for an anthology, branded narratives for marketing campaigns, or genre fiction for digital platforms. A skilled short fiction writer combines storytelling craft with editorial discipline, delivering polished prose that reads cleanly on the first pass and holds a reader from opening line to final image.
Short story writers produce finished fiction ready for publication, performance, or commercial use. The deliverable is more than a draft; it is a structured narrative with a hook, rising tension, a turning point, and a resonant ending. Strong short fiction writers handle pacing, dialogue, point of view, and theme within tight word counts, which is a different discipline from novel writing or general content writing.
Common deliverables from a freelance short story writer include:
Beyond drafting, many short story writers also offer developmental editing, line editing, and revision passes, helping clients refine an existing manuscript before submission or publication.
Short story writers work primarily with words, but the modern freelance fiction writer also operates within a defined toolkit that supports drafting, structure, and collaboration. Buyers should expect comfort with the following:
Adjacent skills that often pair with short story writing include creative writing, copywriting, screenwriting, novel writing, ghostwriting, content writing, and book editing. A writer fluent in several of these areas brings stronger structural instincts to short-form fiction.
Short fiction has commercial applications well beyond traditional literary publishing. Clients who hire short story writers on Freelancer.com typically come from:
The best signal of a capable short story writer is published or polished work in the genre and tone you need. Read samples in full, not excerpts. Pay attention to opening lines, scene transitions, dialogue, and how the ending lands. Look for writers who can demonstrate range across word counts and at least one genre matching your brief.
Qualifications and experience signals to look for:
Sample interview questions you can copy and use:
Freelancer.com connects clients with a global community of fiction writers across every genre, language, and experience level. Whether you need a literary stylist for an anthology, a genre specialist for a serialized fiction app, or a ghostwriter for a private commission, you can find vetted talent ready to bid. The platform's rating system, written reviews, and verified profiles make it straightforward to compare freelancers on Freelancer.com side by side. Clients set their own budgets and receive competitive bids, with Milestone Payments holding funds securely until agreed deliverables are met. The breadth of writers available means you can match your project to a freelancer whose voice, genre experience, and turnaround time genuinely fit the brief.
Hiring a short story writer works best when your brief gives the writer enough creative direction to deliver fiction that fits your audience, while leaving room for craft. The process below walks through posting a project, reviewing bids, and awarding the work to the right freelancer. Each step is shaped by what makes short fiction commissions different from other writing hires.
The brief is the single biggest determinant of bid quality, and a clear one filters for writers whose voice, genre, and pacing instincts match your project. For short fiction, ambiguity in tone or audience is the most common cause of misaligned drafts, so spell out the creative parameters as concretely as you can. Head to the
Bids on a fiction project are short proposals that reveal how a writer interprets your brief. Read them as miniature pitches: a strong short story writer will reference your genre, raise smart questions about point of view or ending, and propose a realistic timeline. Treat the bid as the first sample of how the writer thinks about narrative.
The final decision should combine proposal quality with profile evidence. For short fiction, consistency matters more than a single standout sample, since you want a writer who can land the ending of every story, not just one. Read at least two complete pieces from each shortlisted freelancer before deciding.
A standard short story between 2,000 and 5,000 words typically takes one to three weeks from brief to final draft, including at least one revision round. Flash fiction can be completed in a few days, while longer novelettes or themed collections may take several weeks. Timelines depend on the writer's existing workload and the depth of research or worldbuilding required.
A content writer produces informational or marketing copy designed to inform or convert, while a short story writer produces fiction with characters, plot, and narrative arc. The craft skills differ significantly; short fiction demands pacing, dialogue, and emotional resonance, whereas content writing prioritises clarity and search optimisation. Some freelancers do both, but for fiction projects you should hire a writer whose portfolio is primarily narrative work.
Yes. Many short story writers on Freelancer.com offer ghostwriting services where you retain full authorship and copyright after payment. Confirm rights transfer, confidentiality, and credit terms in writing as part of the project agreement before work begins.
Both approaches are common. You can supply a detailed outline, a single premise or logline, a character sketch, or simply a genre and theme and let the writer develop the story. The more direction you provide, the closer the first draft will land to your vision; open briefs require more revision rounds.
Rights are determined by the contract you agree on at the start of the project. Most commissioned work is delivered as a work-for-hire or full copyright transfer, but some writers retain rights and license the story for specific uses. Always confirm rights, exclusivity, and credit terms in the project brief.

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